Public reactions to Trump's claims linking prenatal acetaminophen use to autism highlight the importance of distinguishing between falsehood and the absence of methodological justification. While current evidence does not establish a causal link, responses framed solely in binary true–false terms may overlook how justification works for reaching evidence-based conclusions. We argue that effective correction should emphasize methodological reliability, thereby strengthening public understanding and trust as evidence evolves. Submitted version; archived here to guarantee Green OA in accordance with the journal's policies: https://openpolicyfinder.jisc.ac.uk/id/publication/1853 The authors do not have access to the published version due to missing read and publish agreements between their University and the publisher.
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